LVN | Lpt
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides direct nursing care to clients according to physicians’ orders and applicable client care standards, within their scope of practice. The role also provides direction to non-licensed personnel in delivering direct client care and operating the unit. The position is on-call for the night shift (NOC) at Crestwood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit. The unit provides a recovery-focused environment where children, adolescents, and adults in crisis can be assessed and receive mental health stabilization services, medication evaluation and management, and connections to a range of outpatient and inpatient mental health services.
Requirements
- Current California licensure as an LVN or LPT.
- Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members.
- Current CPR and first aid certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mental health nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to clients according to physicians’ orders, applicable client care standards, and scope of practice.
- Direct non-licensed personnel in providing direct client care and operating the unit.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Sick leave buy back
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Scholarship program
- Education loan assistance program
- Qualifying supervision for BBS Associates
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays
- Service awards
- Jury duty pay
- Industry-leading education and training
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